Orange zest is a way to bring orange flavor to a dish without the bitterness that whole orange peel can bring. The zest is the outer part of the peel and can be shaved from the fruit with the use of a zester (very fine shavings) or cheese grater (shavings are a bite larger). The
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An Asian dish called Orange Chicken is actually an American Chinese dish of Hunan origin. The Orange Chicken that is served at North American fast food restaurants consists of chopped, battered, and fried chicken pieces mixed in a sweet orange-flavored chili sauce, which thickens or caramelizes to a glaze. Restaurants throughout the western hemisphere, can also
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The orange peel and the pith both contain a unique flavonoid called hesperidin which has shown to reduce bad LDL cholesterol as well as helps to lower triglycerides or fat in the blood. Hesperidin also helps improve blood vessel function, lowers blood pressure and helps to reduce inflammation in the body. This Orange Cranberry Muffin
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